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this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2023
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These types of videos are so cringey. I've been to Maputo and this guy is just a puss. Just mildly racist fear porn for people who will never leave their couch.
I don't know. I feel like perspective is everything, and you seem to have an idea of how things are in Mozambique which is totally fair, whereas I do not. This is a fair assessment, however I feel that the visibility that Indigo Traveller provides into the situation in Mozambique is worthwhile nonetheless.
Sorry, didn't mean to shit on you, just the guy. Making a living off of "slum tourism" just rubs me the wrong way. Have a good one.
No, no you're totally fine. I agree that "slum tourism" feels bad, and I agree that this video initially strikes as "slum tourism", however watching additional videos of his I feel like this is less the case. I think that Indigo Traveller seeks to highlight the inequity present in the modern day, and while this is not something that is comfortable, it is something that should be addressed in a forum such as this one.
You brought up "slum tourism", which I agree is not pleasant, and makes me feel gross to promote (as is the case in this video), however bringing attention to videos such as these can help people be aware of the struggles of others.
This awareness is not a panacea, but rather is the seed of an idea than can attempt to equalize the inequity present in other's thinking.
I get you. It's just the title that set me off, I guess. I understand that that's how someone gets views, and it's unfortunate. Good to see someone acknowledge that Mozambique exists though. Has he done one on Malawi and eSwatini too?